Houston faces severe weather with possible thunderstorms, high winds, and tornado risks, complicating holiday travel plans. Drivers are urged to be cautious due to poor visibility and potentially dangerous road conditions.

The Houston Independent School District (HISD) plans to implement a new weapon detection system across high schools by January 2025 to enhance student safety.

A fatal car accident in Humble resulted in a driver's death, a severely burned passenger, and a significant power outage following a collision with a utility pole.

A 12-year-old girl in Houston was hit by a stray bullet from celebratory gunfire and was aided by a neighbor to reach a hospital despite minor crash on the way.

A bomb threat at Houston's Lakewood Church on Christmas Eve led to an emergency response and the arrest of a suspect; no threats were found after an investigation.

The Mega Millions jackpot has reached $1.15 billion, making it the fifth-largest in history, after no winning tickets were sold for the Christmas Eve draw.

A hazardous material spill from an 18-wheeler accident on I-10 in Houston delayed Christmas morning traffic, requiring emergency cleanup and diversions.

Texas acquires the Brewster Ranch for $164.6 million, aiming to use it for border security and education funding while ensuring the land is not used for migrant detention.

One man was killed and another injured in a Houston shooting on Saturday night. Police are investigating the incident, which involved an attack by three men on an SUV.

Houston grocery stores have special hours on Christmas Eve, with H-E-B open until 8 p.m., Walmart until 6 p.m., and Kroger until 9 p.m. Some are closed on Christmas Day.

Residents in Houston's Cypress area faced golf-ball-sized hail on Christmas Eve amid severe storms, leading to tornado warnings and expectations of strong overnight winds.

Former Harris County public health director Barbie Robinson faces new charges related to an alleged $40 million scheme favoring IBM in public contracts.

Two people, Aaron Noah Chavez and a minor, were arrested following a shooting at Katy Mills Mall. No injuries were reported, and both suspects confessed. The incident appears to be related to a dispute.